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Definition of Hold hostage
1. Verb. To have possession or custody of a person as security for performance against a treaty, a pledge, or a demand, especially now an extra-legal demand. ¹
2. Verb. Any situation or leverage used to entrap or corner someone without physical restraint. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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